Leipzig, Germany
amynova polymers GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Germany, is a pioneering company in the Biotechnology and Manufacturing industries. The company focuses on replacing non-sustainable conventional products with eco-friendly alternatives using their exclusive biopolymer technology.
Their flagship product, amylofol®, is currently the only starch-based biopolymer globally applicable in agriculture. It enables significant reductions of up to 50% in pesticide usage by ensuring that protective substances adhere longer and cause less stress to plants. This innovation translates into cost savings on time, fuel, and labor.
Beyond agriculture, amylofol® has versatile applications across diverse sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial, food, and packaging. It can replace harmful substances with safe alternatives suitable for gel formation, film creation, and rheology modification.
The company received a €2.40M Venture Round investment on 06 January 2017 from investors including eCAPITAL Entrepreneurial Partners, GoodVent Beteiligungsmanagement, and Wido Fath.
